Multi Trade Operative Plasterer

New Forest District Council; New Forest; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working across sites

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

LEAF values learning culture

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

New Forest District Council is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Operative Plasterer to deliver responsive repairs to its social housing stock in the New Forest area. The role requires plastering as the primary trade, with secondary trades listed on the application or CV.

You will work within an in-house team, performing planned, cyclical and reactive maintenance with a strong emphasis on quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plastering and multi-trade maintenance work.
• Ability to complete plastering, skimming, rendering and associated repairs.
• Experience in other trades such as carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, tiling, painting and decorating.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering, rendering and patch repairs to social housing stock as required.
• Complete associated multi-trade repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure a high-quality finish.
• Identify additional repairs and report them where necessary.
• Work safely, follow procedures and keep a clean, tidy workspace.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues and contractors.
• Complete work orders and required paperwork.

Skills

Plastering

Multi-trade maintenance

Time management

Health and safety

Customer service

Independent work

Team player

Job description

Multi Trade Operative Plasterer

New Forest

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £32,190 - £35,797 per annum up to £40,771 career grade + £572.88 tool allowance (per annum)

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region South

Job category/type Housing Maintenance

Date posted 29/10/2026

Attachments Plasterer Candidate Pack.pdf People strategy_document (1).pdf Customer Strategy - Customer Promise (1).pdf Local Government Reorganisation Information for Applicants (1).docx

Job description

Office work not for you?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional and highly skilled Multi-trade Operative Plasterer to join our team and as part of a friendly and professional in-house workforce, you will be responsible for the delivery of responsive repairs to our social housing stock.

You will be part of a friendly and professional in-house workforce, providing planned, cyclical and reactive maintenance and repairs to our residents.

The Plasterer MTO is a multi-traded role, your first trade will be plastering, your secondary trade skills must be listed on the application or detailed in your CV

What we Are looking for

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has a positive attitude and can work independently while also being a team player.

You will have

• Proven experience in plastering and multi trade maintenance work.
• The ability to complete plastering, skimming, patch plastering, rendering, artexing and making good.
• Experience in other trades such as basic carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, tiling, painting and decorating and general property repairs.
• The ability to assess jobs, identify what works required and complete task efficiently.
• Good communication and customer service skills, particularly when working in occupied properties.
• A professional, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Good time management and the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to Health and Safety, quality workmanship and maintain a clean and tidy working environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out plastering, skimming, rendering, artex repairs completed associated and patch repair works as required.
• Complete associated multi- trade repairs and maintenance task.
• Prepare surfaces and ensure a high-quality finish.
• Make good areas following repairs or other building works.
• Identify additional repairs or issues and report them where necessary.
• Work safely, follow company procedures and use tools and materials correctly.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and minimise disruption to customers.
• Communicate professionally with customers, colleagues, supervisors and other contractors.
• Complete work orders, job records and any required paperwork accurately.

Enjoy variety in your day?

This role is right up your street as it requires you to demonstrate experience in two primary trades, including Plastering, alongside the ability to undertake associated shadow duties from another related trade.

You will be responsible for the delivery of responsive repairs to our social housing stock.

What’s in it for you?

• £32,190 - £35,797 per annum up to £40,771 career grade + £572.88 tool allowance (per annum)
• 24 - 27 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service (days leave are given on our current Payscales )
• Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
• Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
• Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
• A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth

A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued. As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people‑centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:

• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Women’s Network
• Early Careers Network
• Neurodiversity Network

About us

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We’re keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check to be completed. You must include details and dates of ‘spent’ convictions, cautions and reprimands and final warnings.

Closing date: Sunday 15 th November 2026
Interview Date: Monday 23 rd November 2026